335 low oil after 7500 miles?

cardsdoc · 08-24-2009, 04:35 PM

I have an 09 335 xdrive with about 7500 miles. The low oil indicator came on today. Service dept said to bring it in to fill up and that it's normal to burn oil that fast. Does that seem legit?

HurleyBMW · 08-24-2009, 04:50 PM

i want to say that i had to put a bottle in before 10000 miles

BK · 08-24-2009, 04:51 PM

Normal. Do a search for "burn oil" or "add oil" or "oil level" etc. if it helps you feel more secure that it's normal.

CaptChaos · 08-24-2009, 05:17 PM

Normal.

1clean335i · 08-24-2009, 05:24 PM

top off your coolant as well while your under the hood.... and washer fluid....

cardsdoc · 08-24-2009, 06:13 PM

Great - feel better that there's nothing wrong. I've had the car since 11/08 and I have to say I get a smile every time I drive it still. I do wish my commute was longer though. Also our infant carseat (keyfit 30) fits perfectly in the rear center - yeah!

DrGP · 08-24-2009, 07:47 PM

Normal. So I guess that those of us who have never added oil should take our cars in to be checked for ABNORMAL oil consumption! Of course by definition, normal means at least 50% have the same condition. Its normal for men lose their hair as they get older. Doesn't mean there is not a problem. Some do not lose their hair. If you are burning oil, and many of us are not, don't tell me there is not a problem. Maybe your piston rings never seated completely? Maybe BMW sets the standard for "excessive" oil consumption arbitrarily high so they almost never have to have an excessive oil consumption claim. IMHO, that policy is BS.

Legato2057 · 08-24-2009, 08:52 PM

Actually that seems kinda early. I didn't have to top off my oil till after 10,000 miles.

bimmer_335 · 08-24-2009, 09:07 PM

i just got oil changed on mine after 15k miles... oil was between min/mid ... I have never had that light came on. Again.... as DrGP pointed out... it depends what u call normal... lol

chowser51 · 08-24-2009, 09:30 PM

dealer did my oil change at 29k and at 34k, my indicator came on and i had to put in almost a quart. car still says i have 13000 more miles to go before the next oil change and i am at 37k now. i'm gonna do an oil change myself at 39k or maybe mid-november when i switch over my snow setup.

Perfectus · 08-24-2009, 10:12 PM

I'm having to add oil every 1500-2k miles =( Nothing is visibly leaking.

I'm taking it in to have it looked at, anyone with similar oil consumption.

DrGP · 08-24-2009, 10:22 PM

Lets face it. Some cars use more oil than others. Every engine will consume some oil. Many consume very little and rarely if ever need to be topped off. Others, use more. It's my OPINION, that break in technique has a lot to do with how much oil your engine will consume. Its also my contention that the BMW(and other manufacturers) break in recommendations are geared towards being ABSOLUTELY sure that nothing will break while the engine tolerances are tight. Unfortunately, this CAN lead to having an engine that MIGHT be prone to consuming oil. Is that a bad thing? Adding a qt of oil to your engine periodically is not really that expensive. Should it be necessary. IMHO, NO.

Frosty · 08-25-2009, 09:48 AM

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..I definitely had to add oil in the first 10K and have added every so often afterwards with increasing intervals between adds..

normal ~Frost[/COLOR]

ZJP · 08-25-2009, 10:14 AM

I'm at 11,770 and I've had to add 2 quarts already.

golf4501 · 08-25-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfectus

I'm having to add oil every 1500-2k miles =( Nothing is visibly leaking.

I'm taking it in to have it looked at, anyone with similar oil consumption.

I'm experiencing the same usage. I'm to the point where I just walk into the dealership, and my SA hands me a quart of oil without saying anything. According to him this usage is considered normal by BMW

kgb1637 · 08-25-2009, 11:16 AM

I had to have mine topped off after a warning light came on on my way across the state, luckily my blackberry found a dealership in the middle of nowhere.

08-24-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
cardsdoc Lieutenant 80 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Msport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH iTrader: (0)	335 low oil after 7500 miles? I have an 09 335 xdrive with about 7500 miles. The low oil indicator came on today. Service dept said to bring it in to fill up and that it's normal to burn oil that fast. Does that seem legit? __________________ 2016 340i xDrive, msport, estoril/saddle/anthracite, blk kidney grills, 400m mixed summer, adaptive m, technology, lighting, cold weather, drivers assistance, enhanced usb
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Normal. Do a search for "burn oil" or "add oil" or "oil level" etc. if it helps you feel more secure that it's normal. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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cardsdoc Lieutenant 80 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Msport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH iTrader: (0)	Great - feel better that there's nothing wrong. I've had the car since 11/08 and I have to say I get a smile every time I drive it still. I do wish my commute was longer though. Also our infant carseat (keyfit 30) fits perfectly in the rear center - yeah! __________________ 2016 340i xDrive, msport, estoril/saddle/anthracite, blk kidney grills, 400m mixed summer, adaptive m, technology, lighting, cold weather, drivers assistance, enhanced usb
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08-24-2009, 07:47 PM	#7
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Normal. So I guess that those of us who have never added oil should take our cars in to be checked for ABNORMAL oil consumption! Of course by definition, normal means at least 50% have the same condition. Its normal for men lose their hair as they get older. Doesn't mean there is not a problem. Some do not lose their hair. If you are burning oil, and many of us are not, don't tell me there is not a problem. Maybe your piston rings never seated completely? Maybe BMW sets the standard for "excessive" oil consumption arbitrarily high so they almost never have to have an excessive oil consumption claim. IMHO, that policy is BS.
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Legato2057 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 monaco blue e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Actually that seems kinda early. I didn't have to top off my oil till after 10,000 miles. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue/Tan interior 335i sedan. Mods: AFE intake w/ scoops, AFE Exhaust, ER FMIC, Koni FSD/Eibcach Pro-Kit, Breyton Race GTS wheels w/ Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, Cusco OS strut bar. BavAuto Black/Beige seat covers w/ black floor mats, M3 rep trunk lip, eBay front splitters.
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bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	i just got oil changed on mine after 15k miles... oil was between min/mid ... I have never had that light came on. Again.... as DrGP pointed out... it depends what u call normal... lol
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chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,806 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	dealer did my oil change at 29k and at 34k, my indicator came on and i had to put in almost a quart. car still says i have 13000 more miles to go before the next oil change and i am at 37k now. i'm gonna do an oil change myself at 39k or maybe mid-november when i switch over my snow setup.
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Perfectus Major 35 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: e92 335i/F10 528XI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOVA/MD iTrader: (10)	I'm having to add oil every 1500-2k miles =( Nothing is visibly leaking. I'm taking it in to have it looked at, anyone with similar oil consumption. __________________ 2012 528XI Saphire Black Stock for now 2007 e92 335i - Monaco Blue Injen DCI w/ Cyba Scoop - M-Tech Rear - ///M3 Rear Lip Spoiler - ///M5 SMG Shift Knob & iDrive Knob - BMW Performance Hand Brake - BMWCCA Member
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08-24-2009, 10:22 PM	#12
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Lets face it. Some cars use more oil than others. Every engine will consume some oil. Many consume very little and rarely if ever need to be topped off. Others, use more. It's my OPINION, that break in technique has a lot to do with how much oil your engine will consume. Its also my contention that the BMW(and other manufacturers) break in recommendations are geared towards being ABSOLUTELY sure that nothing will break while the engine tolerances are tight. Unfortunately, this CAN lead to having an engine that MIGHT be prone to consuming oil. Is that a bad thing? Adding a qt of oil to your engine periodically is not really that expensive. Should it be necessary. IMHO, NO.
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08-25-2009, 09:48 AM	#13
Frosty Colonel 780 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	COLOR="DarkGreen"] ..I definitely had to add oil in the first 10K and have added every so often afterwards with increasing intervals between adds.. normal ~Frost[/COLOR] __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	I'm at 11,770 and I've had to add 2 quarts already.
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